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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,146.48, 715,043.76 and 300,397.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,146.48, 715,043.76 and 300,397.60 is: 414,549.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,146.48 : 715,043.76 = 300,397.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,146.48/715,043.76 = 300,397.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,146.48x = 715,043.76 × 300,397.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,146.48x = 214,797,429,398.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,797,429,398.98/518,146.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,549.63

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